Fab 5: NSB back on top as showdown with No. 2 Creek looming

Zach Dean @zachdeanDBNJ

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Apr 16, 2018 at 2:50 PMApr 16, 2018 at 2:50 PM

After two months, we're right back where we started in the latest Fab 5.

Thanks to a pair of huge district wins over Father Lopez, New Smyrna Beach has vaulted back to the top of the rankings after a few weeks at No. 2. Speaking of that second spot, Spruce Creek has won three in a row and is hot on NSB's trail with a pair of crosstown showdowns looming between the two rivals.

To see how everything else played out last week, and who the lone newcomer is, check out the ranking below:

1. New Smyrna Beach (16-5)

The 'Cudas made a statement last week against previously top-ranked Father Lopez, pummeling the Green Wave, 10-0 and 15-2, to retake the top spot in this week's standings. New Smyrna pitcher Dylan Delucia fired a no-hitter in Tuesday's series opener as the Green Wave only mustered two runs all week against NSB pitching.

Now leading District 5-7A, the 'Cudas face Lake Brantley on Tuesday before a pair of showdowns with Spruce Creek.

Last Week: 2

2. Spruce Creek (12-7)

Speaking of the Hawks, they move up to No. 2 in our rankings this week thanks to a pair of key district wins over Lyman. Creek has now won three in a row and will finish the season with Deltona, Seabreeze, and the two contests against New Smyrna Beach.

Last Week: 3

3. Father Lopez (14-5)

It's back to the drawing board for the Green Wave after a pair of bad outings against district-foe NSB. Lopez will attempt to regroup this week, starting with a trip to Pierson on Tuesday to take on the Wildcats.

The Green Wave finish the season with four of their final five games on the road.

Last Week: 1

4. Pine Ridge (11-8)

It's been an up and down year for the Panthers, but they're certainly trending in the right direction as the season comes to a close. Pine Ridge followed up a pair of important wins over Matanzas with a sweep of Seabreeze last week, and will now face Atlantic, Seminole and Taylor to end the season.

Last week: 5

5. Taylor (12-5)

The Wildcats crash the Fab 5 party for the first time this season after wins over Seabreeze and rival Crescent City, and will have a chance to make a big move this week. Over the next eight days Taylor will face Father Lopez and Pine Ridge before finishing the season with showdowns against FPC and Matanzas.

Last week: NR

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